Isaiah 40:31 Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength…
I can’t believe it is finally March, the month I’m meant to go home to Seattle. My thoughts often turn towards home and the possibilities of the future as the days of my DTS outreach in Cambodia dwindle down. We as a team are still going strong by God’s grace and still have excitement for our ministries here in Battambang despite the wear and tear of living in multiple foreign countries, eating different food and regularly combating the effects of the Big D (for those of you who don’t know, that’s our term for the not-so-pleasant visits to the bathroom J). In the one week we’ve been in this small town we’ve already worked in numerous orphanages leading programs and games, spent time taking care of orphan babies, discipled youth, taught English classes, led church services, participated in outreach to street kids and worked with the Youth Center started by YWAMers at the YWAM base. It has been exhausting and wonderful all at the same time.
It’s been quite the adventure doing this DTS and living in Southeast Asia these past few months. There have been the emotional ups and downs, the occasional bouts of illness, the constant adjustment to a different way of life but it has been well worth it. God is moving in Cambodia and I’ve had the privilege to experience it first-hand through interactions with Khmer people and through involvement with the ministries already established here. The society is rapidly changing as the nation continues to rebuild itself after the affects of the Khmer Rouge and so the rise of this upcoming generation will carry great consequence to not only the nation itself but to the countries surrounding it. Cambodia has an openness and freedom that can allow for a great move of God – so, feel free to pray for this nation whenever you want! If you’re curious about what is going on with the ministries in Cambodia, check out the UofN Cambodia website at UofNCambodia.org.
Other prayer requests I have would include decisions regarding post-DTS opportunities and adjusting back to life in America. And I thought I would let you know that I’m SO excited to see family and friends back in Seattle! I will be spending some time after leaving Cambodia at the Kona YWAM base to finish DTS and then I’ll be home by the end of the month J. Thank you for your prayers and support!
Let us now become weary in doing good for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Galatians 6:9-10
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